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Joan: ‘Groups such as ours are vital in supporting people living with dementia to live well and continue to be valued members of society’
As we hit 60% of our £10,0000 target in the third week of our Christmas Appeal, we speak to Joan.…
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We’ve raised a third of £10,000 Christmas dementia appeal target in first week
The Reader today launches a new film on Giving Tuesday highlighting this year’s Christmas Appeal and the stories of group…
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The Reader launches Christmas appeal to raise £10,000 to expand its work with local people affected by dementia
As the festive season approaches, the Liverpool-based, national Shared Reading charity is launching an appeal campaign calling for help to…
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Box Office upgrade and Calderstones Membership FAQs
We now have launched our brand booking system so you might spot that some things are a little different now.…
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A statement in light of recent attacks
The Reader currently runs Shared Reading Groups for asylum seekers and refugees and/or those who have English as an additional…
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The Reader visits Buckingham Palace
Helen Willows is a GP working both in Shropshire and in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. She is Trustee and…
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We’re Hiring! Join our Front of House Team
We're hosting a Recruitment Day at the Mansion House, Calderstones Park on Tuesday 16 April as we look to expand…
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Give a vulnerable child the joy and lifelong benefits of reading this Christmas
This Christmas, we're calling for donations to help us reach a £10,000 festive fundraising target. Funds raised will support the…
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Help out by building meaningful community connections.
Inspired by the Big Help Out campaign, we're doing a big push to recruit Reader Leader volunteers to bring Shared…
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Jobs in hospitality for a bigger social purpose
"I love working with the amazing team and I also really care about the values of The Reader as a…
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The Reader announces new leadership
The Reader’s founder and director, Dr Jane Davis, is retiring in December 2022 after 25 years as the head of…
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2022 Highlights from the Reading Revolution
As 2022 is rapidly coming to a close, we’re taking a few moments to pause, reflect and look back on…